December weather forecastAppleby, AR

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Appleby, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.1°F (8.4°C) and min 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in November to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). During December, Appleby consistently records a temperature low averaging a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In Appleby, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.4 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Appleby, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Appleby, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.8 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Appleby, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Appleby in December has an average high-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

In Appleby, during December, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 5:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average high temperature in December: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Appleby, AR

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).